Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz e320. While driving 30 MPH, the contact was informed by another motorist that the rear driver side tail light was not working. The contact also stated that the braking power diminished and required a lot more pressure to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
1998 Mercedes Benz E320 engine problems
10 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- typical mileage
- 67,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine3
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
- Engine: gasoline2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercedes Benz E320 engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine crankshaft pulley failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.the subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).there have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report attached for further detail.
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What 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On wednesday, january 21, 2015, 4:45 pm, an attendant at sam's club gas pumps, tulsa hills shopping center, tulsa, ok, overflowed the gas tank, creating a spill large enough that absorbent materials was used to soak up the gas on the pavement (video available from sam's). Upon leaving, the engine died before exiting the station. Restarted and died again at the first traffic light about 1/4 mile away. Restarted and abnormal noises were heard during the next mile and while stopped at a traffic light, there was a large explosion under the hood, producing lots of black smoke but no extended fire. Local police helped in removing the car from traffic and later loading the car on a wrecker. The description from the mbz repair facility gave this explanation and repaired the car at a cost of $2,600. The gas overflow caused the charcoal canister to fill up with liquid gas and when the car was started the liquid gas was sucked into the input manifold, causing an undetected explosion and cracking the manifold. The explosions got larger as the car was driven and finally an explosion blew most of one end of the input manifold off (manifold available). End
While driving the engine's crankshaft pulley broke. As a result the power steering failed, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. No report of impact. Please provide additional information.
1998 mercedes e320 at different times, the driver and passenger doors locked by themselves while the vehicle was running. In june of 2003 the consumer heard a loud noise from the engine, the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who immediately diagnosed the problem as the crankshaft dampner which was in pieces, the rubber drive belt damaged the engine front cover and engine oil pan. In september 2003 the doors unlocked by themselves while the consumer driving and was unable to lock them manually, also when the consumer turned the vehicle off the windows rolled down by themselves and the doors locked by themselves. The rubber gaskets around the front head lights leaked water, the dash lights burned out constantly, the engine light illuminated constantly and the vehicle burned a quart of oil per month, the air condition was rebuilt twice, the starter failed and the vehicle did not shift properly. *jb
The harmonic balance, located in the crankshaft, failed and caused internal engine damage. Also, sun roof frame was fractured.
Consumer called complaining about having problem with engine shuting off. Consumer was driving on the highway when the vehicle shut off leaving the consumer with no power steering or brake power. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was no problems with the vehicle.
Harmonic balancer failed on my 1998,mercedes benz the drivebelt shread,and an oil leak in the timing chain cover.
The consumer states that the harmonic balancer broke causing damages. Ts the consumer states that when the harmonic balance flew apart, it had taken off the front cover of the motor and the oil pan. The dealer told the consumer that this was a faulty part. Scc
Car has stalled 3 times.engine check light came on.
Car has stalled 3 times. Engine light came on.
Questions about the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 engine
Does the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mercedes Benz E320 have bad engine?
The Mercedes Benz E320 model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (18 complaints), 2005 (17 complaints) and 1995 (10 complaints).
Other 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 problems
Suspension 7Body 5Visibility 4Airbags 3Lights 3Brakes 2Tires 2Transmission 2Acceleration 1Electrical 1Fuel system 1Steering 1Wheels 1
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